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Olentangy River Water Trail Map and Guide Olentangy River Water Trail Map and Guide ...a paddler’s map & guide to designated access along the Olentangy River An 8.94-Mile Water Trail: Class I - II The Olentangy Water Trail runs through the heart of Columbus, from the Broad Meadows pedestrian bridge downstream to the confluence with the Scioto River. The trail provides access to several Columbus parks and flows through historic neighborhoods and The Ohio State University campus. Proximity to the Olentangy Greenways Trail allows for a combination of paddling and cycling opportunities. This publication is the result of cooperative efforts by: Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed George C. Anderson, photographer The information in this guide is believed to be accurate. The City of Columbus is not responsible for any innacuracies. Interpretation and use of the map and its contents are the responsibility of the user. Water Trail Narrative The Olentangy River Water Trail begins at the Broad Meadows 8 Point of Interest: Union Cemetery Pedestrian Bridge, and continues south 8.94 miles to the confluence Lat. 40.020253 Long. -83.022137 with the Scioto River on the west edge of downtown Columbus. As This cemetery first became a burial site in 1806. In 1847, Union you enjoy the Water Trail keep in mind that there are three lowhead Cemetery was formally established and has since grown to 125 dams within the trail, and you should never attempt to navigate acres. over them. Portage your vessel and put in on the downstream side. 9 Point of Interest: OSU Wetland 1 Hazard: Broad Meadows Dam Lat. 40.02068 Long. -83.017073 Lat. 40.07464 Long. -83.03495 This park is an internationally recognized research facility, open To avoid the potentially dangerous low head dam to the public for wildlife viewing and tours. 160 species of birds, north of the bridge, do not paddle upstream from mammals, amphibians and reptiles have been sighted here. the Broad Meadows Pedestrian Bridge. 2 Access Site: Broad Meadows Bridge Lat. 40.07405 Long. -83.03478 Park on the street at the end of Broad Meadows Boulevard and access the water trail from the southeast side of the pedestrian bridge. OSU Wetland 10 Hazard: Union Cemetery Dam Lat. 40.02205 Long. -83.01962 Take out on the east bank, immediately after the pedestrian bridge. Cross the bridge and put in at the access site on the west Broad Meadows Bridge bank downstream of the dam. Approximate portage distance = 470 ft / 156 yds 3 Point of Interest: Kenney Park Lat. 40.064956 Long. -83.028263 11 Hazard: Dodridge Street Dam Footpaths wind their way through this forested Lat. 40.01744 Long. -83.01602 parkland on the east bank of the Olentangy. Portage on the west bank of the river to avoid this lowhead dam. 4 Point of Interest: Whetstone Park Approximate portage distance = 260 ft / 87 yds Lat. 40.043312 Long. -83.027426 Home to the Park of Roses and Whetstone Prairie, this park 12 Access Site: Tuttle Park offers something for everyone. Lat. 40.0107 Long. -83.0172 Park on the north side of the recreation center near the 5 Access Site: Northmoor Park playground and access the river via the Olentangy Greenway Lat. 40.03404 Long. -83.02649 Trail. Entry to the park is off of Northmoor Place and Olentangy Bou- levard. Access to the launch site is at the end of the parking 13 Access Site: Olentangy King lot. Lat. 39.9902 Long. -83.0244 Located on the southeast corner of Olentangy River Rd. and 6 Hazard: North Broadway Dam King Ave. This site will be completed in 2017. Lat. 40.02945 Long. -83.02409 Portage just downstream from the North Broadway 14 Access Site: Harrison Park bridge on the west bank to avoid lowhead dam. Lat. 39.9824 Long. -83.0212 Approximate portage distance = 230 ft / 76 yds Launch site is located at the end of 2nd Ave. On-street parking. 7 Point of Interest: Clinton-Como Park 15 Access Site: Lower Olentangy Boat Launch Lat. 40.026957 Long. -83.023467 Lat. 39.96702 Long. -83.01930 The pedestrian bridge at the south end of the park offers access Take out on east bank of the river. The boat launch is located at to OSU’s Olentangy Wetland Research Park. the end of Nationwide Blvd. Ole 161 n tangy Riv tangy er er Antrim Park Olentangy River Rd H igh igh S enbridge Rd t Gre . 1. Broadmeadows Dam Rush Run Nature Preserve Water Trail BroadMead o Start w s Blvd 0.00 Miles 8.94 miles / Class I - II 2. Broadmeadows Bridge Olentangy Parkland 3. Kenney Park & Nature Preserve Bethel Rd Beechwold Nature Preserve Anheuser-Busch Park 0 0.25 mile 0.5 mile 0.75 mile 1mile 1.75 inches = 1 mile Henderson Rd Section A O l e nt a n Water Trail Access g y B l v Boating Hazard d 4. Whetstone Park Parkland Clintonville Trailhead High . Parking r Place o S mo rth t 5. Northmoor Park No Paddle/Pedal w n e KdR h t r o 2.93 Miles ya w d a orB N Restrooms 7. Clinton-Como Park Natural Area Como Ave 6. North Broadway Dam Shelter Portage west bank Weber Rd Playground 10. Union Cemetery Dam Portage east bank 8. Union Cemetery Athletic Fields Dodridge St Tennis Courts 11. Dodridge Street Dam Section B Portage west bank 9. OSU Wetland Research Park Basketball Courts O Hudson St l e n t a n 12. Tuttle Park g y R i 5.22 Miles v e r R Lane Ave d yes Dr Ha Woody 315 High The Ohio State University St Kinnear Road Cannon Dr Kenny Road Kenny . Neil Ave King Ave Watch for signage to 6.77 Miles portage around lowhead 13. Olentangy King W 5th Ave dams: W 3rd Ave 14. Harrison Park Section C DANGER Grandview W 2nd Ave Victorian 7.41 Miles Heights Village DAM AHEAD Harrison West Olentangy Greenway Trail Short TAKE OUT NOW North Goodale Park G d vlB ela d o o High Olentangy Water Trail Arena St 15. Lower Olentangy Boat Launch District d Launch Site Nationwide Blv End Spring St 8.94 Miles Long St 670 Souder Ave Scioto Greenway Trail Front St Confluence Park Broad St Water Trail Sections Section A: Those who seek a quieter more contains a series of three lowhead dams that natural experience will enjoy this section of must be portaged for safety. If you choose to the water trail, which flows mainly through utilize this part of the trail, be prepared to carry wooded parkland. There are no lowhead dams your canoe or kayak for a couple hundred yards in this section of the river, making it ideal for at a time. uninterrupted paddling. Section C: In this urban section of the trail, Section B: Although this section of the water paddlers can view the OSU Campus and trail boasts some interesting scenery (Union Ohio Stadium and catch views of downtown Cemetery and the OSU Wetlands), it also Columbus. Resources EMERGENCY NUMBER 911 City of Columbus Services 614-645-3111 311.columbus.gov Columbus Recreation and Parks Department 614-645-3300 parks.columbus.gov Columbus Department of Public Utilities 614-645-8276 utilities.columbus.gov Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) 614-267-3386 olentangywatershed.org Experience Columbus 614-221-6623 experiencecolumbus.com Metro Parks 614-891-0700 metroparks.net Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 614-228-2663 morpc.org ODNR Division of Watercraft 877-4BOATER watercraft.ohiodnr.gov ODNR Division of Wildlife 1-800-WILDLIFE wildlife.ohiodnr.gov US Geological Survey (water flow conditions) site number 03226800 waterdata.usgs.gov Ohio Water Trails Program 614-265-6484 watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/watertrails American Canoe Association 540-907-4460 americancanoe.org More About the Paddle/Pedal Option Combine a paddling trip on the Olentangy River Water Trail with bicycling to create a unique outdoor adventure. Sites 2, 5, 12 and 14 are located at or very near the Olentangy Greenway Trail (a paved path). Placing a bike at one of these trail intersections provides a nice alternative to needing a second vehicle to get back to the launch site. More information on all of the Central Ohio Greenways trails can be found at centralohiogreenways.com. Common Hazards To have a safe trip, boaters must be aware of the various types of hazards encountered on any stream. Learn to recognize these hazards and manage your risk appropriately. Floods and Swift Water Novice paddlers should never boat on streams when water is spilling out of the banks. High water causes hazards such as lowhead dams to become even more dangerous. Unseen obstacles such as floating logs or submerged trees may also threaten a boater. Lowhead Dams and Waterfalls Flood levels are monitored throughout the state. Never attempt to boat over a dam or waterfall. Know the water conditions before you go: Small dams can look harmless, particularly in waterdata.usgs.gov (site number 03226800). swollen streams, but they are very dangerous because of the turbulence at the base of the dam. Boats or people may become trapped in a hydraulic. Know the location of lowhead dams. Watch for the portage take-out signage (shown below) and carry your boat around the hazard. Launch Strainers at a safe distance downstream. Scout a river or Obstructions that allow water to flow through but stream in advance of any boating trip and avoid block people and boats are known as strainers. these hazards. Overhanging branches, downed trees, log jams, and flooded islands all are potential strainers. Strainers DANGER should be avoided, especially in swift water.
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